TravelPod Member ReviewsBig Apple Hostel & Hotel Istanbul

“ Good place ”

Reviewed Jun 8, 2013

by rosanna.d (1 review) Newcastle upon Tyne , United Kingdom

Although I booked a 6 bed all female dorm and when I arrived was told it was full.. it did turn out to be a good stay. I was given a partial refund and put in to a larger mixed dorm which was fine. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Breakfast was nice (especially as it was on the sunny roof terrace!). The wifi wouldnt work on my phone but the fast internet on the computers in the lobby made up for that. They arranged my transfer back to the airport on a shuttle bus - very happy overall.

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